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Sadeen Abuleil

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A contemporary nest above history

Sadeen Abuleil is an Interior Design student at Birzeit University with a strong interest in sustainable design, adaptive reuse, and the relationship between people and the spaces they inhabit. Her work explores how architecture and interior environments can respond to social, cultural, and environmental challenges through thoughtful and innovative design solutions. Through academic and professional experience, she has developed skills in spatial design, technical drawing, and project development, with a particular focus on creating meaningful user experiences. Sadeen is passionate about designing spaces that balance functionality, sustainability, and storytelling while reflecting the unique context of their surroundings.

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Riham Hamadeh, Khaled Abou Taam, Laila Mroueh & Imad Ammatouri

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Canyon Float: A Sustainable Floating Microhome for Urban Rivers

KMA Atelier is an award-winning design studio founded in 2001 by Dr. Khaled M. Abou Taam (Ph.D. in Architecture – Town Building and Landscape Architecture). The studio has offices in Beirut, Lebanon, and Plymouth, USA, and works on projects in different countries. Dr. Abou Taam is an international architect and university professor. He was selected among the Top 100 Architects of the World by the Luxury Lifestyle Awards. His work focuses on humanitarian architecture, sustainable design, and projects that improve people’s lives.
For international projects and design competitions, KMA Atelier works with a talented and dynamic team. For this project, the team includes Riham Chamseddine (Strategic Management and Leadership), who is responsible for project coordination, planning, and strategic development, in addition to Imad Ammatoury (Bachelor of Architecture) and Laila Mroueh (Master in Design Strategy and Innovation).
The journey of Imad and Laila with Dr. Abou Taam started in the university classroom, where he first recognized their talent and potential. This relationship later continued through internships at KMA Atelier, where they grew from students into design assistants. Today, they work together as team members on international design competitions and research-based projects.
By combining professional practice, teaching, and teamwork, KMA Atelier aims to create architecture that responds to human needs and promotes sustainable design. This approach has received many international awards and recognitions and continues to guide the studio’s work on projects around the world.

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Huang shih chi

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Microhome Time Machine: Market Living Plug-ins

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Wiktoria Lasek, Magdalena Całus & Kacper Klaus

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Urban Jungle

Kacper Klaus, B.Eng. Arch.
Kacper Klaus is a graduate of the Faculty of Architecture at Wrocław University of Science and Technology and is currently continuing his education at Politecnico di Milano. His work has been recognized in several international architectural competitions, including the award for Best Engineering Graduation Project of the Year 2024/2025. During his studies, he participated in international architectural workshops and academic programs, including at Southeast University in Nanjing, China. His academic and professional interests focus on architectural design, sustainability, and innovative building technologies. He has also co-authored a scientific paper exploring the potential of natural materials as thermal insulation for buildings. Alongside architecture, Kacper pursues an interest in sculpture and spatial art, with one of his works presented at the Geumgang Nature Art Biennale in South Korea. Through his work, he seeks to combine thoughtful design, technical precision, and sensitivity to the cultural and environmental context of each place.

Magdalena Całus
Magdalena Całus is an architecture student at Wrocław University of Science and Technology and is preparing to continue her education at the Royal Danish Academy. She has been actively involved in social and student initiatives, particularly through BEST Wrocław, where she served on the board as Vice President for Promotion and Graphic Design. She has participated in numerous national and international architectural competitions and workshops, including WITTIGOWO CAMPUS LIFE. Her architectural interests focus on social architecture and creating inclusive, barrier-free environments. Before pursuing architecture, Magdalena worked in makeup artistry and special effects (SFX), both independently and on film productions, and received second place in the Junior Category of the Makeup Artistry Championships. Alongside architecture, she maintains a strong interest in craftsmanship, particularly painting.

Wiktoria Lasek, B.Eng. Arch.
Wiktoria Lasek is a graduate of the Faculty of Architecture at Wrocław University of Science and Technology, where she earned her Bachelor of Engineering degree in Architecture. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Architecture and Urban Planning at the same institution. For several years, she has been actively involved in the Humanization of the Urban Environment Scientific Circle, including serving on its board. The organization focuses on designing and constructing experimental prototypes, primarily using paper as a building material, ranging from furniture to small-scale architectural installations. Wiktoria has participated in numerous international architectural workshops, including the design-build Protolab workshops organized by the Scientific Circle and the Sino-Polish-Danish Pop-up Origami Design Workshop at Southeast University in Nanjing, China. Her academic and design interests center on adaptive, modular, and kinetic architecture, with particular emphasis on flexibility, transformability, and movement within the built environment.

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Hsuan Wu

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Eduhabitat - Insertable Microhome Prototype

Hsuan Wu is a Taiwanese architectural designer who graduated with a Master’s degree from the Graduate Institute of Architecture at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) in 2026.

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